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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.76 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.76 and 154.42 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.76 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.76 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.76 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 86,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,592.56/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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